Maizy's new bandanna!Things have been going very well with Maizy's therapy dog work. We've now visited at the local assisted living facility a few times, and she has been getting more comfortable and better at making herself accessable to being pet by people with limited mobility. It is true, however, that people who wouldn't bother to move for any other reason, will move to pet a dog. Great physical therapy, even if it isn't in her job description.
This week Maizy made me especially proud when she didn't bat an eye at an older man waving his cane at her threateningly. Puppy Maizy would have had a fit, but with reassurance, she remained calm and did her job.
Here are some pictures of Maizy recovering from work on Monday. Those seniors are exhausting!
On the day after Thanksgiving, Maizy was lucky enough to take a trip with me, my mom, and my stepdad up to Michigan to visit some family members. She was a great dog during the trip. Our first stop was to visit my grandma who has recently moved into an assisted living facility. Maizy was a good dog and visited nicely with all of the residents and didn't get into any trouble.
Our second stop was at my other grandparents' house where Maizy played with kids and met lots of new people. She also ate a lot of snow out of the yard.
Here is a picture of Maizy with my parents.
2 comments:
I love her bandana! "Paws awhile for love", so cute!!!
Maizy, you are so cute when you're cuddled up in your blanky!
Good job, especially with the old man with the cane! You are born for the job, Maizy! So proud of you!
Brown dog kisses,
Dannan and The Girl
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